4 h. ago ‘You could feel her in the room’: Carla Zampatti label returns to form

Four years since the death of the beloved designer, Carla Zampatti is the biggest name at Australian Fashion Week.

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19 h. ago ‘It makes no sense’: The young designers pushed off the runway

The next big names in fashion refuse to be kept in the wings of Australian Fashion Week. Instead, they’re striking out with a bold new event.

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20 h. ago A treasure trove of performing arts history is finally getting a new home

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will be housed in Hamer Hall and showcase pieces from the centre’s archive of over 850,000 items.

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43 h. ago ‘It’s the little things that keep you balanced’: Designer Lucy Folk

The peripatetic designer and mother of two shares how her parents’ marriage has inspired her own relationship, save for one difference.

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3 d. ago It didn’t stand out at first, but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times

There were stronger portraits, but the glorious chaos of Julie Fragar’s work captures the global mood.

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3 d. ago As it happened: Portrait of Justene Williams wins prestigious Archibald award

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

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3 d. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

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3 d. ago Artist Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize with portrait of best friend

Fragar sketched Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) in one sitting and then worked on it for three months. She plans to use the $100,000 prizemoney to buy an easel she hasn’t made herself.

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3 d. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Tell us who you think will win?

On what is arguably the biggest day on Australia’s arts calendar, finalists for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are gathering to learn who will win.

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3 d. ago The gritty countercultural designers taking on the Australian fashion industry

As Australian Fashion Week refocuses on commercial outcomes, a new independent fashion festival – by artists for artists – is championing emerging design.

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3 d. ago ‘The aggression has to stop’: Penny Wong blasts Greens, Liberals over Israel

Labor believes its electoral success has vindicated its attempt to craft a balanced and moderate policy on the vexed issue of the Middle East.

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5 d. ago Albanese to dole out an extra ministry to the Left after landslide win

The Labor Left will add more members to the caucus than the Right, shifting the balance of power and gaining another position in the ministry.

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5 d. ago Teen artist striving for ‘hope’ during global wars banned from show

A teenager submitted a painting of a young angel in combat fatigues and flags from global conflict zones, but organisers have refused to hang it.

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6 d. ago The powerful portraits that didn’t make the Archibald Prize cut

What does Alan Kohler have to do with Jesus? Both, in their own way, have inspired finalists in this year’s Salon de Refusés.

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6 d. ago Met Gala 2025 as it happened: Kardashians, Sydney Sweeney and more hit NYC; Rihanna reveals pregnancy

The biggest fancy-dress party of the year is back. Follow our live coverage as celebrities and designers deliver their boldest looks.

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6 d. ago Met Gala 2025 LIVE updates: Madonna, Kardashians, Sydney Sweeney and more descend on New York; Diana Ross appears in dramatic diamante

The biggest fancy-dress party of the year is back. Follow our live coverage as celebrities and designers deliver their boldest looks.

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6 d. ago David Gonski on the art of parting the rich from their money for a good cause

University of NSW chancellor and philanthropist-whisperer David Gonski says it shouldn’t matter why a rich person gives, only that they do.

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6 d. ago Met Gala 2025 LIVE updates: Sydney Sweeney, Rihanna, Sarah Snook among swathe of stars arriving in New York

The biggest fancy-dress party of the year is back. Follow our live coverage as celebrities and designers deliver their boldest looks.

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6 d. ago Victorian seats hanging in the balance, with votes still being counted

With the vote count still rolling in, the political shake-up is on in Victoria with key seats today still up in the air.

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6 d. ago Met Gala 2025 LIVE updates: What to expect from this year’s gala

The biggest fancy-dress party of the year is back. Follow our live coverage as celebrities and designers deliver their boldest looks.

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